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United Kingdom: Burnham's shift from 'mayor-centric' to national politics

From the archives:France24's Catherine Norris Trent weighs in on 2017 #AndyBurnham's proposal to shift some power from #Westminster to local governments shortly after becoming mayor of Greater Manchester.More on #F24Debate ➡️https://f24.my/C0VX

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Brexit: Discord in the UK music industry, 10 years on

Ten years after the referendum that shook the United Kingdom, what impact has Brexit had on one of its greatest exports: music? From major festivals in the UK to the grassroots venues in Europe determined to host British bands, FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear sets out to meet

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Brexit: The divorce that keeps costing

As the United Kingdom marks 10 years since the Brexit vote, we take a look at how it has impacted daily life for Brits and – to a degree – Europeans too. From food costs, to postage, to pets and passports, we dive into how Brexit has squeezed pennies and pounds from wallets and a

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UN maritime body to begin evacuating sailors as Hormuz toll dispute continues

An evacuation plan to enable hundreds of ships with some 11,000 seafarers stranded in the Gulf to sail through the Strait of Hormuz is underway after Iran and the US reached a ceasefire deal, the United Nations' shipping ⁠agency said on Tuesday. However, the long-term status of t

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Middle East live: US-Iran technical talks to restart next week, mediator Pakistan says

Technical discussions between the United States and Iran, which are being mediated by Pakistan, are to resume next week, a spokesman for Pakistan's foreign ministry told journalists in Islamabad on Wednesday. He said that the talks would presumably happen on Tuesday adding next M

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How US independence is being celebrated across the pond

The United States is celebrating 250 years of independence this July and many events are taking place to commemorate the occasion, both in the US and across the Atlantic. France provided crucial supplies, arms and troops during the Revolutionary War effort, tipping the balance in

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US in 'panic' at prospect of Gulf States going it alone, analyst says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, independent journalist and author

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Europe leaders reaffirm unity on defence ahead of Ankara NATO summit

European leaders met Wednesday in Berlin ahead of next month's NATO summit in Ankarai to discuss European defence and security guarantees for Ukraine, following tensions with the United States and among the main European members.

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Immigrants fear ICE: World Cup fan deported after FIFA match last summer speaks out

A father of three who was seized by ICE at a FIFA match last summer – at the very same stadium where the World Cup final will take place – is warning immigrant fans of the risks they are taking if they attend World Cup games in the United States. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier,

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Why is Europe the fastest-warming continent?

Extreme heat has been smashing temperature records across Europe: in Spain, the United Kingdom and in France. A persistent high pressure system known as a heat dome has settled above the continent for the second time in a month, trapping hot air in like a lid on a pot. Scientists

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World Cup 2026: Léon and Clément - Two generations, one passion

Both crossed the Atlantic to follow ‘Les Bleus’ in the United States. But while ten-year-old Léon is attending his first World Cup. Clément d’Antibes - aged 78 and a celebrity among France supporters - is at his tenth. Although separated by more than 60 years, they are united by

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Over a million immigrants risk deportation from US after landmark decision

The US Supreme Court has handed the Trump Administration another win on its policies aggressively cracking down on immigration and allowing mass deportations. In the conservative majority's 6-3 decision -the justices ruled that Washington can lift the temporary protected status o

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